CT 18

Submitted: Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 15:21
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Howdy folks, i am thinking of soaking the underneath of my car with Ct 18 overnight to try and remove some of the red dirt and other crap from underneath. As it has been sold i want it to look half decent.

Googled it a bit and got mixed results from other forums. Some say its harmless now cause it been reformulated, others say its bad stuff and will eat rubber and all sorts. In two minds here, surely it cant be that bad. Will be spraying it on with a 5L garden sprayer and hope to leave overnight. Or should i just leave for an hour or so?

Will also be doing engine bay too.

Should I or Shouldnt I ?

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Kroozer
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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 15:23

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 15:23
I use it all the time, good stuff in my view.
I would just use it as you please.

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Reply By: Member - Uncle (NSW) - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 15:29

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 15:29
I use it underneath the Patrol when it's really bad. Only leave it on for half an hour or so, but never use it on paint work, it must have some sort of caustic in it and has marked paint on my other vehicles in the past.




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Reply By: Member - Rodney B- Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 15:43

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 15:43
Used it for years with no bad results. If on paintwork don't leave for more than an hour or it will leave streaks (these will wash off) but underneath can leave all night. Hose off with high pressure for best results.
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Reply By: Fatso - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 16:03

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 16:03
Don't use it straight. Undiluted it lifts the paint on concrete.
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 16:29

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 16:29
Have used it on both our vehicles plus the van. Premixed according to instructions, leave it on overnight and let dry then simply hose off.
I have been using it this way for 10 years without problems.
Just don't use it undiluted. IE. follow instructions.

I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

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Reply By: Member - Geoff H (QLD) - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 16:42

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 16:42
I use it diluted with good results, but never use high pressure under the vehicle, it pushes water and grit into the seams of the vehicle causing rust.

You only need a garden hose to clean the gunk off after a good soaking.

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Reply By: Member - Duane A (WA) - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 18:13

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 18:13
Dont use it on your paint work at all it eats the wax out of the paint car wash that you use and will stuff your paint job up. Thats if you are worried about your paint job . Under the vehicle its great stuff.
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 18:55

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 18:55
Hi Kroozer
A few varied reports. Have used it for over 17 years and is unreal. It can be used safely on ANY surface, providing you follow the instructions. They recommended a minimum of 10 20 minutes penetrating time, even overnight


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Reply By: Willem - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 20:23

Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 20:23
Krooozer

Park over a garden sprinkler and let it run all night. Will soak the lot and also a cheaper by far :-)

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Follow Up By: Rob! - Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 15:40

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 15:40
It's only cheaper if your (10 000 litres of) water is free.
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Follow Up By: Member - Kroozer (WA) - Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 16:37

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 16:37
Yeah i tried that approach Willem. It did get most off, but still a bit that needs a good scrub or something, but i aint scrubbing. Already got the gear to do it so might give it a go tonight. Hopefully i wake up to a body but no chassis. That would be funny.
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Reply By: Chambo - Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 07:54

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 07:54
Willem,

You obviously don't have any water restrictions where you live lol

Chambo
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Follow Up By: Krakka - Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 11:57

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 11:57
Nowhere that I am aware of actually has water restrictions, only time constraints.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 16:31

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 16:31
Krakka,

Toowoomba Water Restrictions

;-))

Confucius say.....
"He who lie underneath automobile with tool in hand,
....Not necessarily mechanic!!"

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Reply By: fisho64 - Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 09:45

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 09:45
why worry about it if youve already sold it?
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Follow Up By: Member - Kroozer (WA) - Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 16:34

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 16:34
Just the kind of guy i am mate. Gotta make him feel good about buying it. At least for a while anyway.
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